In case Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkeɪs
in KAYS
ˈɪn/ /kˈeɪs
in KAYS
Definition
Used to express that something is done as a precaution, to prepare for a possibility or because something might happen.
Usage & Nuances
'In case' is usually followed by a subject and verb ('in case it rains'), not by 'of' + noun (which is 'in case of'). Often expresses preparation, not just possibility. Don't confuse 'in case' with 'if'—'in case' implies doing something to be ready.
Spanish: por si acaso - en caso de quePortuguese (BR): caso - no caso de - sePortuguese (PT): caso - no caso de - seChinese (Simplified): 以防 - 以防万一Chinese (Traditional): 以防 - 以防萬一Hindi: अगर...तो - एहतियात के तौर परArabic: في حال - في حالةBengali: যদি...হয়ে থাকে - যদি...ঘটেRussian: на случай - если вдругJapanese: 〜場合に備えてVietnamese: phòng khi - đề phòngKorean: 혹시 - 만약에 대비해서Turkish: -se diye - olur diyeUrdu: اگر... ہو جائےIndonesian: kalau-kalau - jika nanti
Example Sentences
Take an umbrella in case it rains.
basic
Call me in case you need help.
basic
Bring some water in case you get thirsty.
basic
I put my keys in my bag in case I lose them.
natural
She always leaves early in case there's traffic.
natural
I wrote down your number in case my phone dies.
natural